How to pronounce lecturing
Say it like LEK-chuh-ring. Lecturing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEK).
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- LEK
- chuh
- ring
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lecturing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- chuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ringKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of lecturing
American and British speakers say lecturing in essentially the same way: /ˈlɛktʃərɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈlɛktʃərɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: LEK-chuh-ring.
What does lecturing mean?
- present participle and gerund of lecture How to pronounce lecture
- The act of delivering a lecture or harangue.
Questions about saying lecturing
How do you pronounce lecturing?
Say LEK-chuh-ring. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɛktʃərɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈlɛktʃərɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lecturing?
Lecturing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEK). Broken into parts: LEK · chuh · ring.
Do Americans and Brits say lecturing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlɛktʃərɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈlɛktʃərɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.